Why Bradley Cooper pulled shift at Burger King

Bradley Cooper did a shift at Burger King to prepare for a new movie role.

Maybe he's concerned they've run out of creative ideas for another four "Hangover" movies.

The actor practiced his cooking skills Sunday at London's Leicester Square branch of Burger King, according to WENN. He was preparing for his role in the upcoming film "Adam Jones," in which he plays a chef training to get a third Michelin star.

When was the last time you heard the word "chef" in the same sentence as "Burger King?"

A source told British newspaper The Sun, "Bradley was training alongside genuine Burger King staff. The aim was to learn the 'art of the flip,' which he nailed fairly quickly. There was no real fanfare from him. You'd never know he was a big star by the way he spoke to people. He spent Sunday night learning the skills while the restaurant was open to the public and then filmed for most of the day on Monday."

Bradley Cooper attends The Moet British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate Market on December 4, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)

It's always good to have a backup career plan, in case this acting thing doesn't work out.

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